Do you have photos tucked away in an album? A box of memorabilia that tells a story? Your history is an essential part of our local LGBTQ+ heritage, and we want to hear it!
Project 93 is thrilled to host a special heritage workshop, part of a new project by arts organisation GRAIN Projects in collaboration with the North Midlands LGBT Older Peoples Group. This project is all about exploring, sharing, and celebrating the unique identities and histories of LGBTQ+ lives across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire—from past decades right up to the present day.
What to Bring
Please bring along your family albums, photographs, and any memorabilia that helps to illustrate your life story.
Crucially, history is being made every day! We are just as keen to see photos and hear stories from the last few years as we are from decades ago. A photo from a recent Pride event, a memory of finding your community online, or a story about coming out to a friend last week—it’s all part of the rich, ongoing history of our community and we would love for you to share it.
What to Expect
This is a free, friendly, and informal workshop held in the safe and welcoming space of the Project 93 offices. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ people, share your experiences, and hear the stories that make our community so vibrant.
This workshop is one of a series that will contribute to a public exhibition and publication in 2026, creating a lasting celebration of our area's queer history.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Project 93, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD
- Cost: Free!
Who is this for?
This event is for anyone from the LGBTQ+ community in North Staffordshire who wants to share their history and connect with others.
About the Organisers
This workshop is delivered by
GRAIN Projects, an arts organisation specialising in photography, in collaboration with the North Midlands LGBT Older Peoples Group, a valued partner of Project 93.
Further Information
For more details about the wider project, please contact GRAIN Projects directly at
hello@grainphotographyhub.co.uk or visit their website at www.grainphotographyhub.co.uk.
We can't wait to welcome you and hear your stories!
